Author
Dr. Clayton W Wing, et al.
Journal
Arthroplasty Today, Volume 22
Summary
This study examined whether body habitus affects the effectiveness of cryoneurolysis, a temporary nerve-freezing technique, for managing pain after total knee arthroplasty. Researchers reviewed outcomes for patients of different body sizes and found that cryoneurolysis provided consistent pain relief, reduced opioid use, and supported functional recovery regardless of body habitus. These findings suggest cryoneurolysis is a reliable component of multimodal postoperative pain management for knee replacement patients.